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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.86, 1,474.35 and 959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.86, 1,474.35 and 959.56 is: 1,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.86 : 1,474.35 = 959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.86/1,474.35 = 959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.86x = 1,474.35 × 959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.86x = 1,414,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,727.29/983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.94

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